Monthly stipend
Not stated
- Opportunity
- Learnership
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- Centurion, Gauteng
- SETA
- INSETA
- Posted
- 05 Sept 2026
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Opportunity Overview
OUTsurance invites unemployed youth to apply for a 12-month structured Sales Learnership programme. This opportunity is designed to provide valuable work experience within the company, specifically focusing on customer interaction and sales within the financial and insurance sector.
As a Sales Learner, you will engage directly with customers who require quotes or assistance, guiding them to understand the benefits of OUTsurance products. This learnership is ideal for individuals passionate about customer service and sales, offering a practical pathway into the industry through direct call centre experience.
Minimum Requirements
- Must possess a Grade 12/Matric certificate or an equivalent qualification.
- A recognised Diploma or Degree will be considered an advantage.
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Candidates must currently be unemployed.
- No prior experience is required for this learnership.
- Applicants must not have previously completed a Learnership with INSETA.
- Required Skills and Competencies:
- Computer Literate (MS Office)
- Impeccable Communication & interpersonal skills
- High pressure and stress tolerance
- Problem-solving abilities
- Tenacity
- Negotiating skills
- Coachable/Teachable
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Quality-oriented approach
- Goal-oriented mindset
Key Responsibilities
- Interact with customers who have requested quotes or require assistance.
- Provide accurate quotes and comprehensive customer support.
- Articulate the benefits of OUTsurance insurance to customers.
- Actively increase sales and upsell additional products.
- Process changes to existing customer policies.
- Strive to elevate the overall customer experience.
What the Work Involves
This 12-month learnership places you in a dynamic call centre environment where you will be at the forefront of customer interaction. Day-to-day tasks will involve responding to customer inquiries, initiating contact with potential clients, and presenting insurance solutions. You will handle a range of responsibilities from quoting new business to making adjustments on existing policies, all while focusing on enhancing customer satisfaction and contributing to sales targets.
How to Apply
To apply for this learnership, please visit the OUTsurance careers portal: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/oneclick-ui/company/OUTsurance/publication/d8de78a4-21d4-484e-af20-4d4af488b47d?dcr_ci=OUTsurance
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What the 332 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live learnerships
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9% of the 45 live learnerships we hold ask for Degree (NQF 7). The commonest requirement is Grade 12 / Matric, at 69%.
Live learnerships stay open for a median of 124 days between posting and closing date.
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What you'll need to apply
Most learnerships want certified copies with the application itself — check the advert, because sending none can be as fatal as sending the wrong ones.
- Your CV
- Certified copy of your ID
- Certified copy of your matric certificate
- A short motivation letter
What a learnership actually is
A learnership is a structured programme registered with a SETA under the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998. It is not a job with training attached — it is a qualification you earn by doing the work. You sign a three-party agreement between yourself, the employer and the accredited training provider, alongside a fixed-term employment contract that lasts as long as the programme does.
What the week actually looks like
- Your time is split between a training provider and a real workplace, and the split is weighted heavily towards the workplace — the classroom portion is the smaller half.
- On workplace days you are assigned to a team with a mentor or coach responsible for signing off what you can do. You are given real tasks, not observation.
- Throughout, you build a Portfolio of Evidence: the logbook, worksheets and signed task records that prove competence. It is assessed, and an incomplete portfolio is the most common reason a learner finishes the year without the qualification.
What you leave with
An occupational qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework, carrying NQF credits that count towards further study. The qualification belongs to you and is recognised by any employer, not just the one that trained you.
Where this leads next
Entry-level post in the same field
Completing the qualification and, usually, the employer having a vacancy — conversion is never guaranteed.
Skills programme or a higher learnership
Holding the NQF-level qualification below it; many employers fund this once you are on staff.
Team leader or supervisor
Two to three years of demonstrated competence, often with a supervisory qualification on top.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
A legitimate learnership never charges you. If anyone asks for a registration, placement or administration fee, it is not a learnership — report it. You can confirm that a programme is registered by contacting the relevant SETA directly.
About INSETA & this sector
INSETA develops skills for the insurance sector, with learnerships that lead to FAIS-recognised qualifications and long-term careers.
